Additionally it
appears that among cigarette smokers, African-Americans are more
susceptible to lung cancer .

Across the board lung health disparities are seen in diverse communities,
and lung cancer is not the only lung disease that affects African-Americans
disproportionately. The theme of the concert is Broadway Milestones: 75 Years of
Striking Up the Band, and features the Hollywood Wind Ensemble under the baton
of Artistic Director Bill Masonheimer." Tickets are $20, and all
proceeds benefit the scholarship fund.

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The Lung Association's fact sheets findings show that African -American men
are at least 50 percent more likely than white men to develop lung cancer
and that the lung cancer survival rate is only 13. Berg Scholarship Fund on
Sunday, April 24, 2005, 6:30 pm at the El Portal Theater, 5269 Lankershim in
North Hollywood.
The concert will trace the history of the American musical from the early
days of such shows as "Showboat" and "Strike Up The Band" through to the hits
of today such as The "Producers" and "Hairspray.

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PRESS RELEASE African-Americans Disproportionately Affected by Lung Disease; Lung Cancer Is Top 3 Killer

The American Lung Association released these fact sheets to demonstrate
that communities of color are more likely to develop a majority of lung
diseases and other respiratory problems than the white population.lungusa . Tickets are available through
http://www.com.

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"There are differing opinions as to why this is the case, but
the bottom line is that we need to continue to educate the public --
especially this community -- about the health effects of smoking.4 percent for whites.

About the American Lung Association

Beginning our second century, the American Lung Association is the leading
organization working to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. For additional information, go to the
Foundation 's website, http://www.

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Lung
disease death rates continue to increase while other leading causes of
death have declined. Cross came to know the Freedom Band Foundation through the "gay uncle"
she referred to in her recent Advocate cover story, who plays saxophone in the
Hollywood Wind Ensemble .

ABOUT THE FREEDOM BAND FOUNDATION:
The Freedom Band Foundation traces its roots back to 1978, when the Great
American Yankee Freedom Band was founded to provide entertainment at Lesbian
and Gay Pride events and to provide a positive image of LGBT people to the
larger Southern California community.

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Over the years, the organization has
grown to include not only the original marching band, but the Hollywood Wind
Ensemble concert band and a number of small ensembles, and now sponsors a
scholarship program for youth in the performing arts.

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The American Lung Association funds vital research on
the causes of and treatments for lung disease.

This category is for arts and entertainment media publications and outlets for gay, lesbian and bisexual communities.

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LOS ANGELES, The Freedom Band Foundation is
pleased to announce that stage, film and television star Marcia Cross,
currently starring in the ABC TV hit "Desperate Housewives" will be the host
of the second annual concert to benefit the James M.org.

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" For more information about the American Lung Association or to
support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872) or log on to
www.lungusa.TicketWeb. Berg Scholarship
Fund, to provide scholarship assistance to young people who are involved in
what the Freedom Band Foundation has stood for for over a quarter of a
century: promoting greater understanding of Lesbian , Gay, Bisexual and
Transgender (LGBT) issues, with a passion for the performing arts.

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The concert is a fund raising event for the James M.

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With the generous support of
the public, the American Lung Association is "Improving life, one breath at
a time.freedomband. She is very pleased to support the Foundation and
its scholarship program.

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Marcia Cross of TV's 'Desperate Housewives ' to Host Scholarship Concert April 24

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A recent study published in the New England
Journal of Medicine looked at the issue and reinforced the fact that lung
cancer incidence is greater among African-Americans. They have the highest asthma prevalence of any
racial/ethnic group and were three times more likely to die from asthma
than whites.

The Lung Disease Data in Culturally Diverse Communities Fact Sheets include
lung health statistics for the African-American, Hispanic, American
Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian-American, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific
Islander and the Lesbian , Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) communities. We want
to bring attention to this disparity and give everyone the information they
need to stay healthy.

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org or call 1-800-LUNG-USA
(1-800-586-4872).

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To view the full fact sheets, visit www. But the Foundation's
mission remains the same as it has been for over 25 years: Supporting the
community through Music and Pride .

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2 percent for
African-Americans compared to 15.

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"We are aware that blacks are being disproportionately affected by lung
cancer," said John Kirkwood, President and CEO of the American Lung
Association.

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African-Americans are more likely to develop
lung cancer than persons of any other racial or ethnic group according to
updated American Lung Association Lung Disease Data in Culturally Diverse
Communities Fact Sheets. The
scholarship is named in memory of music educator and long time Great American
Yankee Freedom Band director James Berg.

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